NHTSA Campaign Id 08V428000; Date: Aug. 25, 2008
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
2008 Ford F-650 Sd; 2009 Ford F-650 Sd; 2008 Ford F-750 Sd; 2009 Ford F-750 Sd
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,811
Ford is recalling 2,811 my 2008-2009 f-650 and f-750 trucks equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Ford is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or Ford at 1-800-343-5338 (fleet owners) or 1-866-906-9811 (motor home owners).
Ford recall no. 08v02. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 5, 2008
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